Discovery Box| (0.35) | 1Ki 1:6 |
| (Now his father had never corrected 1 him 2 by saying, “Why do you do such things?” He was also very handsome and had been born right after Absalom. 3 ) |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 1:8 |
| But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s elite warriors 1 did not ally themselves 2 with Adonijah. |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 1:12 |
| Now 1 let me give you some advice as to how 2 you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life. |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 1:15 |
| So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters. 1 (The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.) |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 1:21 |
| If a decision is not made, 1 when my master the king is buried with his ancestors, 2 my son Solomon and I 3 will be considered state criminals.” 4 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 1:23 |
| The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor. 1 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 1:31 |
| Bathsheba bowed down to the king with her face to the floor 1 and said, “May my master, King David, live forever!” |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 2:6 |
| Do to him what you think is appropriate, 1 but don’t let him live long and die a peaceful death. 2 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 2:7 |
| “Treat fairly 1 the sons of Barzillai of Gilead and provide for their needs, 2 because they helped me 3 when I had to flee from your brother Absalom. |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 2:16 |
| Now I’d like to ask you for just one thing. Please don’t refuse me.” 1 She said, “Go ahead and ask.” 2 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 2:37 |
| If you ever do leave and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will certainly die! You will be responsible for your own death.” 1 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 2:46 |
| The king then gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada who went and executed Shimei. 1 So Solomon took firm control of the kingdom. 2 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 3:3 |
| Solomon demonstrated his loyalty to the Lord by following 1 the practices 2 of his father David, except that he offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places. |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 3:11 |
| God said to him, “Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies, 1 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 3:13 |
| Furthermore, I am giving 1 you what you did not request – riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation. 2 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 3:14 |
| If you follow my instructions 1 by obeying 2 my rules and regulations, just as your father David did, 3 then I will grant you long life.” 4 |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 3:17 |
| One of the women said, “My master, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was with me in the house. |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 4:3 |
| Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, wrote down what happened. 1 Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records. |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 4:5 |
| Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of 1 the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to 2 the king. |
| (0.35) | 1Ki 4:7 |
| Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year. |
